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YH62 HNY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,637 mi
Last recorded94,637 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 HNY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 94,637 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 94,637 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 87,900 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 87,900 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 81,278 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 81,278 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 75,533 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 70,256 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 66,322 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 58,185 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 48,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 38,085 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2015 30,309 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Offside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some of the underside components

Fail 20 Oct 2015 30,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Offside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some of the underside components

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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YH62 HNY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 67,597 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH62 HNY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YH62 HNY?

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What year was YH62 HNY registered?

YH62 HNY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is YH62 HNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH62 HNY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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